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41 Claims.

This invention relates to a new method of weaving metal fabric and particularly to a machine for weaving metal fabric in accordance with my new method.

5 My new method of weaving is an improvement over that contemplated in producing the metal cloth disclosed in Grebe Patent No. 2,078,940 wherein filler ribbons or Wires of elongated crosssection are woven in crosswise of the cloth by an over and under weave of longitudinally extending pairs of warp wires, the ller ribbons or strands of elongated cross-section 4being positioned with their long sides at an angle to the plane of the cloth. In fabricating metal cloth 5 in accordance with the teaching of the Grebe patent, it has been observed that the resulting material upon being subjected to the common stresses and the resultant distortion does not always return to its normal shape. More speci- ;0 cally, I have found that relative movement occurs between the Warp wires of the pairs of warp wires in the area where these wires. cross each other. This area is located between adjacent filler ribbons or wires. I have discovered that L5 in this type of metal fabric the warp wires must be locked or fastened together against relative movement in this vital area if a fabric is to be produced having the requisite properties for universal acceptance.

0 It is an object of this invention to provide a method of weaving a metal fabric or cloth composed of a plurality of warp strands extending lengthwise of the cloth and a plurality of ller ribbons or strands of elongated cross-section ex- `5 tending across-the fabric with the long sides thereof substantially parallel and disposed at an v angle to the plane of the cloth by virtue of which method of weaving a cloth results that will withstand the common forces to which it is subo jected without becoming distorted beyond return of its constituent elements to their normal relative positions. More specifically it is an object to provide a method of weaving the instant type of cloth that will result in fastening to- 5 gether the warp wires of the respective pairs in the area of their crossingV between successive filler ribbons'or strands of elongated cross-section, whereby to impart to the cloth the' requisite qualities above enumerated and thus render 0 it more useful in such broad applications as in the insect screen field, in the field of shading devices, and in the gas and liquid contact field as well as in equivalent relations.

It is an object of this invention to provide 5 a weaving machine for producing metal cloth of any desired size of mesh in accordance with my improved method.

It is a further object to provide a machine of this type that is capable of weaving a plurality of pieces of cloth simultaneously. i 5

A still further and more specic object is to provide a weaving machine particularly adapted to weave fine mesh fabric of the present type possessing the above desired properties.

A more specific object of this invention is to 1o provide in a weaving machine of the present class, a new arrangement of weaving head, warp wire supply means and filler wire supply means having a new mode of coaction.

It is a still further object to provide in a weaving machine of the present class, a novel arrangement of e-lements deiining acomb assembly and operating means therefor including a new vmode of coaction between these elements.

It is a further and more specific object to provide in a weaving machine of the present class, a comb and quill assembly having a new and improved mode of coaction whereby ribbon elements or filler strands of elongated crosssection may be woven in at any desired angle to g5 the plane of the cloth.

A still more specific object is the provision of a new and improved quill and rack assembly whereby the respective quills are rotated simultaneously in a continuous direction at successive intervals to produce a symmetrical line of twists without. releasing driving contact between the rack and the quills.

Another specific object is the provision in a weaving'machine for weaving iine mesh fabric of 35 an improved quill for feeding a pair of warp wires oif the nose thereof constructed particularly with-reference to the problem of forming as large a shed as possible for the reception of a side injected ribbon or filler strand of elongated o cross-section.

Included among the special objects of this invention is the provision of an improved arrangement for supplying warp wires to the quills whereby to prevent the twisting together of warp @5 wires behind their respective quills While atthe same time subjecting the warp wires to a slight feeding tension. More specifically it is an object to provide a special arrangement of conduits for maintaining the warp wires separated and for leading the same from their respective supply spools to the rear of their respective quills. Again more specifically, it is an object to provide a special arrangement of turntables and-'warp supply spools mounted thereon whereby to den liver the warp wires'through the conduits to the quills without twisting the warp wires together at the rear of the quills, notwithstanding the rotation of the quills for twisting the wires of each pair together adjacent the forward end thereof in locking a filler strip in place.

The above and other objects, advantages and uses of my invention will become more apparent from a reading of the following specification and claims taken in connection with the appended drawings which form a part of this speciiication and wherein:

Fig. 1 is a plan view showing schematically the entire machine arranged in accordance with a preferred embodiment of my invention and indicating the relationship of the weaving head, warp wire supply, and rolling mill supply;

Fig. 2 is a front elevation of the weaving head and rolling mill;

Fig. 3 is a right side elevation of the weaving head of Fig. 2 and showing in addition, the centralizing panel together with the forward one of the warp wire spool mounting panels;

Fig. 4 is a section taken substantially on the line 4-4 of Fig. 2 and showing the comb assembly together with its support adjusted for weaving 10 material;

Fig. 5 is an enlarged view of the comb and quill assembly of Fig. 4, bringing out to advantage the proper positioning of the comb assembly relative to the quill noses in order to satisfy the contpolling conditions necessary in effecting a firm tie when weaving angle material;

Fig. 6 is a view in perspective showing a piece of material woven by my machine;

Fig. '7 is a section substantially on line 1 1 of Fig. 2 showing the rack operating cam and associated mechanism,v thecomb assembly in this figure being shown in the vertical plane which position it will occupy when Weaving right angle material;

Fig. 8 is a section substantially on the line 8-8 of Figs. 2 and 9 showing the comb raising and lowering cam and lever mechanism, the comb assembly as in Fig. 7 being shown in position fo weaving right angle material; i

Fig. 9 is a broken-away plan View taken4 substantially on line 9-9 of Fig. Band showing the relationship between the comb raising and lowering lever and cam mechanism, and the comb assembly forward and backward shifting arm and cam mechanism;

Fig. 10 is an. enlarged broken-away elevation substantially on the line Illlu of Fig. 12 showing the comb assembly including the comb proper;

the backplate; and the geared quills; innen-lyingparts being broken awayin succession from left to right for the purpose of showing to advantage the interior construction;

Fig. 11 is a section rtaken substantially. on the line Il-II of Fig. 10 and showing the arrangement of the comb assembly; the quills; and the warp wire thereon together with tensioning means therefor; the comb assembly being shown adjusted for right angle material as in Fig. '7;

Fig. 12 isV aplan view in section substantially on the line iZ-l 2 of Fig. 10 and showing the relationship of the wedge-shaped quill noses to the backplate of the comb assembly; the manner of curving the discharge guides on the forward end of the quills; the relationship of the driving rack to the staggered overlapping quill gears; and the arrangement of tensioning means on the rear end of the quills;

Figs. 13a and 13b show a vertical section indiazeasrr cated generally at |3--i3 on Fig.- 1 showing the arrangement of the conduit guide means for conducting the warp wires from the centralizing panel to the rear ends of the quills.

Fig. 14 is a section on line H--EA of Fig. 13, showing the relationship of the warp wire guides; tensioning means for the warp wires; and the connection of the universal joint forming Wires to the rear ends of the quills;

Fig. 15 is a section on line I5-l5 of Fig. 13, showing the arrangement of outer and inner conduits together with the manner of connecting the rear ends of the universal joint forming Wires to these conduits;

Fig. 16 is a section taken on line l6-I6 of Fig. t

Fig. 17 is a section taken on line |1-I1 of Fig.

Fig. 18 is a partial vertical section indicated at llii8 of Fig. l, showing the Warp wire spool and supporting table arrangement together with the drive therefor;

Fig. 19 is a plan view in section on the line lil-i9 of Fig. 18;

Fig. 20 is a rear elevation of the structure shown in Fig. 18,'

Fig. 21 is a section on line 2|2| of Fig. 19, showing the arrangement for quick removal and replacement of the spools;

Fig. 22 is a section on line 22-22 of Fig. 18 showing the brake arrangement for the spools;

Fig. 23 is a plan view of the mill showing the stationary spools of round wire for supplyingthe attening rolls and also showing a portion of the cooperating end of the comb assembly including the guide channel together with the cutoff knife for cutting on the flat wires adjacent the side of the comb assembly;

Fig. 24 ls a schematic elevation partly in section showing the stationary spool of round wire with'theY wire being fed from the side thereof to the flattening rolls;

Fig. 25 is a side elevation of the rolling mill partially in section and including a showing of the fluid motor for moving the reciprocating rack for operating the rolls; the control means thereof and the special adjustable features of the mill;

Fig. 26 is a front elevation partly in Vertical section substantially on the line 26--26 of Fig. 25;

Fig. 27 is an enlarged broken-away .sectionalY view substantially on line 21-21 of Fig. 26 showing the knife cut-off structure;

Figs. 28a through 32j are schematic views illustrating the successive relative positions of the parts of my machine in carrying out a complete weaving cycle; and

Figs. 33a and 33h show the composite timing chart of my machine.

Turning to the drawings wherein there is illustrated a preferred embodiment of a Weaving machine in accordance with my invention, there is shown in Fig. 1 aV weaving head assembly indicated generally at A; a warp wire supply assembly indicated generally atB; and a filler wire forming an injecting assembly indicated generally at C.

The weaving head A comprises essentially a. comb assembly indicated generally at Il! (see Figs. 4 to 12) formedl with a plurality of guideways il (see Fig. 10) for guidably receiving ller strands I3 of elongated cross-section crosswise of a corresponding number of pieces of cloth being simultaneously woven and for holding the same with their major surfaces disposed at a predetermingd angle to the planes of the respective pieces of 75 

